Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 36 | 26 | 24 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Heat 123-118. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.